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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

PHOTOGRAPHS OF MARCH TO PARLIMENT ON 25TH NOV

confederation of cge & workers - PRESS STATEMENT

STEERING COMMITTEE OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ORGANISATIONS ON PFRDA BILL

C/o AIRF, 4, State Entry Road, New Delhi – 110001

9868244035


PRESS STATEMENT


Thousands of State and Central government employees, Railway workers, Defence workers, BSNL, University and School teachers today participated in a massive March to Parliament against the PFRDA Bill and to submit a petition to the Prime Minister to which millions of employees have subscribed their signature. The rally was addressed by the leaders of various organizations of employees and several Members of Parliament.


A seven member delegation consisting of Coms. S K Vyas, (Convenor, Steering Committee) Shiv Gopal Mishra, (General Secretary, AIRF), KKN Kutty, (Secy. General, Confederation of Central Government Employees & Workers) S.N. Pathak, (President, AIDEF) P. Abhimanyu (General Secretary, BSNLEU) Rajendran (General Secretary, STFI) and Sukomal Sen (Sr. Vice President, AISGEF) met the Hon'ble Prime Minister today along with Com Basudeb Acharya, MP and Com. Tapan Sen, MP and General Secretary of CITU. The delegation appealed to the Prime Minister to reconsider the government's policy of privatisation of pension funds and withdraw the PFRDA bill which seeks to replace the existing defined benefit Pension Scheme of government employees. The concern and anxiety of the government employees over the financial security in the evening of their life was also brought to the notice of the Prime Minister.


The petition to the Prime minister elaborated the various reasons as to why the present bill will be neither in the interest of the employees nor will benefit the Government Exchequer (Copy enclosed).


The Hon'ble Prime Minister assured the delegation of the consideration of the petition and the feasibility of providing a guarantee for a minimum pension which the Standing Committee had recommended but unfortunately not found approval of the Cabinet. The Prime Minister informed the delegation that his Government would not do anything to harm the interest of the employees.


The rally was concluded at 2.30 PM. On behalf of the Steering Committee, Com. Vyas announced that the employees will organize two hour walk out on the next day the Parliament takes up the PFRDA Bill for consideration.
details in nfpe.blogspot.com



SK VYAS

Convener

It is not 1% but top 0.1% which controls and loots the finance


The motto raised by the 'Occupy Wall street ' is 'we are 99% '. '1% is looting the people and the country'. But the facts seems to be even bitter. Among the top 1%, there is a 0.1% in whose control is the total economy and finance.
Paul Krugman, the renowned writer explains that this 0.1% is the crucial section which controls the entire system and is grabbing the maximum profits. They are mainly corporate bigwigs and financial wheel-dealers according to Paul Krugman.
On a recent analysis,  43% of the super - elite are executives at non-financial companies, 18% are in finance and another 12% are lawyers or in real estate.
The supe-elites are paying taxes, but not according to what is to be paid. They have to substantially more in taxes. The 99% should have to live and live a better life.

Sunday, November 27, 2011

march to parliament on 25th november 2011


     The Jantar Mantar area in New Delhi was full to the brim by about 1000 AM 25th November by the delegates who have come from all parts of the country to participate in the Parliament March against PFRDA. Red Banners and flags of Federations/Associations/Unions were fixed at all available places. More and more contingents of workers were arriving now and then shouting slogans and with their banners held high.
A very big stage was constructed for conduct of the rally. Leaders of all participant organisations had already come. By about 1030, the rally started. Comrade S.K.Vyas, Convener of the Steering Committee welcomed all for the massive participation. A Presidium consisting of leaders of all the participating units conducted the rally. From BSNLEU, VAN Namboodiri was in the Presidium. Leaders of AIRF, AISGEF, AIDEF, Confederation of CG Employees and Workers, NFPE, BCPC, BSNLEU, Teachers etc. addressed the rally expressing strong opposition to the PFRDA Bill. Coms. K.K.N.Kutty (Confederation) Sukomal Sen, Rajendran (AISGEF), V.A.N.Namboodiri, P.Abhimanyu (BSNLEU), M.Krishnan (NFPE), Shiva Gopal Mishra (AIRF), M.S.Raja( Audit & Accounts Assn) and other leaders addressed.
A delegation consisting of Coms. S.K.Vyas, Shiv Gopal Mishra, K.K.N.Kutty, P.Abhimanyu and other leaders went to Parliament, met the Prime Minister Dr.Manmohan Singh and presented the memorandum signed by the leaders and expressed their opposition to the PFRDA Bill.
Coms. Basudevacharia, Tapan sen, both Members of Parliament addressed the rally and briefed the audience about the meeting with the Prime minister. They also assured all help to the justified struggle of the workers.
More than 50,000 workers participated in the rally from almost all states and all sections of government employees, both central and states. At the end of the inspiring rally the leaders of the Steering Committee announced that further programmes will be discussed and decided in the Steering Committee on 20th December 2011.
The Government should take note of the strong protest of the employees and drop the PFRDA Bill. Otherwise there will be strong struggles by the workers. That is the message given by the Parliament March on 25th November.
source.vannamboodiriwordpress.com

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Anti-PFRDA Bill movement getting more and more support



The discussion in the meeting of the Steering Committee of the anti-PFRDA Bill movement has shown that more than one lakh workers will be participating in the Parliament March on 25th November. Reports from the states/circles indicate that large number of workers are coming from even distanct states. The number will be much more from the nearby states/circles.
The decision of the central cabinet to reject the recommendations of the Parliamentary Standing Committee of Finance, that (1) there should be an assured return, (2) allowing easy wihdrawal from the Fund and (3) that there should be a cap on the FDI has been strongly opposed by the Steering Committee. The workers are angry with the governments anti-worker attitude.
The Parliament March will start from Jantar Mantar at 1100 hours. Workers should assemble there by 1000 hours. Comrades Basudevacharya, Tapan Sen, Gurudas Dasgupta, Thampan Thomas and other leaders are expected to address the March.

Friday, November 18, 2011

Why RBI is not publishing the big defaulters to the PSU Banks?

You might have read about the huge Non-Performing Assests (NPA)of the Public Sector Banks. NPA is the polished name for the unreturned loans to the banks. 95% of these NPAs are loans to be returned by the big corporates and businesses. Thousands of crores are to be paid by these sharks to the banks. The government is shy of taking any action since these big guns are their blue eyed boys.The Government and the Reserve Bank of India have all the details of these defaultees, but will not divulge it.
Now the Central Information Commission has asked the Reserve Bank of India to make public the names and other details of the top 100 industrialists who have defaulted repayment and cheated the Public Sector Banks. The RBI has earlier objected to the publication of the names on the plea that ' it would adversely affect economic interests of the state'. Wonderful!
It is utmost necessary to publish the list, not only of the top 100 defaulters, but that of all defaulters having at least unpaid loan of more than one crore.
SOURCE: VAN NAMBOODIRI.WORDPRESS.COM

SSP movements



Chief PMG TN CIRLCE  has orders the following transfers & postings in JTS Gr A.
01.          Shri.N.Inbalagan, Designate SSRM, RMS ‘T” Dn, posted as SSPOs, Trichy Dn by terminating the present Adhoc arrangement.

02.          Shri.V.Sampath, SPOs, Tirupur Dn posted as SSPOs, Ch City North Dn (earlier posted as CPM, Chennai GPO) on regular basis.

03.          Shri.K.Raveendran, Offg SSRM, RMS ‘T’ Dn posted as SSRM, RMS ‘T’ Dn on regular basis.

04.          Shri.R.Pandi II, Offg CPM, Chennai GPO posted as CPM, Chennai GPO on regular basis.

CO Memo No : STC / 1-5 / 2010 Dt. 14.11.11.

Thursday, November 17, 2011

VII Pay Commission for Central Govt.Employees should be constituted at the earliest-INDWF

VII Pay Commission for Central Govt.Employees should be constituted at the earliest-INDWF


                 Today the INDWF –Indian National Defence Workers Federation is Celebrating its Golden Jubilee Year in New Delhi. A rally to Talkatora stadium is organized by the Federation as a part of the Golden Jubilee celebration. In which around 10000 of its delegates across India are expected to participate. Sources Close to the INDWF revealed that the Supreme command of the Congress Party Smt. Sonia Gandhi is also expected to participate in the Meeting to be held at Talkatora Stadium in the evening. The Prime Minister Dr.Manmohan Singh, Defence Ministers and Shri.Ragul Gandhi.are also invited to attend the meeting.

A list of around 30 Demands also been published by the Federation to put before the Government in its Meeting.

The Federation Demands the Government, Particularly the Ministry of Defence that,

The Defence Procurement Policy to be reviewed, so that privatization and out sourcing may be avoided.

MACP should be granted to Central Govt.Employees on
Promotional Hierarchy.VII Pay Commission for Central Govt.Employees should be constituted at the earliest so that it can be reviewed and implemented in time.

Employment should be provided to the wards of employees those who are willing to go in VRS Scheme like in Railways.
The Bonus ceiling to be removed and one full month salary may be granted as Bonus to all Central Govt.Employees

One Increment should be granted to Central Govt.Employees whose annual increment falls between 01-02-2006 to 30-6-2006

Source : GServants

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

An inspiring memory of 1960 Central Govt. Employees Strike.-com.v.a.n. namboodiri

An inspiring memory of 1960 Central Govt. Employees Strike.

Some of our comrades were pointing out that if salary cut is imposed on strikers, then a good amount will be lost for the three days strike from 1st to 3rd December strike and it is sometimes difficult to convince the workers. Then all of a sudden I remembered the 1960 General Strike of Central Government Employees, 1968 one day strike and many other strikes in which thousands of employees were arrested, dismissed, terminated, suspended and punished harshly. Nobody was worried about wage loss or dies-non. They were sacrificing their job itself to protect the larger interests of the workers.
I remember a specific incident in this connection. The Indefinite strike of the CG employees in 1960 had started demanding minimum wage and protesting against low pay recommended by the II CPC. . The Jawaharlal Nehru Government called it as Civil rebellion, imposed the draconian Essential Service Maintenance Ordinance (ESMO) for the first time in Independent India, enabling itself with all powers to suppress the strike through arrests, imprisonment, dismissal, termination etc. Workers were arrested and jailed on the simple charge of strike. Leaders and activists has to go underground to evade arrest to lead the strike.
A newly recruited telephone operator, Com.M.N.Namboodiri, with about three months service in Kannur (Cannanore ) in Kerala was arrested in the midnight of the second day of the strike from the lodge he was staying. He was produced next day in the Magistrate Court. Seeing the innocent young man, the Magistrate asked whether he is on strike and if he will join duty he will be released without any action. Com.Nmboodiri replied: I am on strike as per the call of my union. Till the strike is over, there is no question of my joining duty.
The Magistrate got infuriated and without even any trial issued his order sentencing him to rigorous Imprisonment for six months. He was immediately put in the Central Jail, Cannanore.
After the strike he was taken on bail and the punishment reduced. After many years, in 1996, He contacted me on his retirement day and appreciated the union for continuing the struggle for the workers. By that time he had already become a senior officer in the Department. Still he remembered to contact his union comrades of 40 years back.
This was not a lone incident. Thousands of workers have sacrificed their at the call of the union. We are their inheritors. Loss of pay or dies-non will not stop us from going on strike.
source :van.namboodiri.wordpress.com

All India Postal Casual, Partime, Contingent and Contract Workers Federation

All India Postal Casual, Partime, Contingent and Contract Workers Federation formed.

            The National convention of NFPE for forming an all India union for the Postal Casual, Part-time Contingent and workers was held at Tirupati on 13th and 14th November 2011.  A large number of workers participated which was presided by Com. Nagabhushanam, leader of NFPE. Coms. M.Krishnan, SG NFPE, C.C.Pillai former SG NFPE, Raghavendran, former SG NFPE, MS Raja Secretary Confederation V.Balasubramaniam, MLC, Nageswar Rao, Secretary CITU and others addressed.
           Addressing the session com.v.a.n.namboodiri exSG BSNLEU congratulated NFPE for the initiative taken in forming the new union of the unorganised workers. I also explained the experience of the BSNL Casual and Contract Workers Federation for the last three years and the struggles organised for settlement of the demands.
The Convention formed the new All India Postal Casual, Part-time, Contingent and Contract Workers Federation and elected Coms C.C.Pillai as President and Mohanan (A.P) as Secretary General.

Saturday, November 12, 2011

MAHARASTRA CIRCLE STRIKE HAS BEEN CALLED OFF.



No. JCA/MAH/RMS STRIKE/NOV/2011 Dated 11-11-11

To

Secretary

Department of Posts,

Dak Bhawan, New Delhi-110116

Madam,

Subject:- Maharastra RMS & MMS Circle Strike.

On 9-11-11 Maharastra Circle Secretaries met CPMG and discussed the subject under reference as per directions of Directorate. Unfortunately the CPMG Maharastra Circle did not agree to restore the sections and refused to pay the salary for the dislocation period. How ever the Maharastra Circle Secretaries restored the normalicy.

The administration has failed to honour the commitment given to the staff side. Inview of the above we have decided to go on hunger fast from 15th to 16th November, 2011 as mark of Token protest in front of Directorate.

We once again demand the administration to take immediate action to restore the abolished sections so that normalcy can be restored in the postal services.

This is for your information and necessary action.

Yours Faithfully

( D.Theagrajan) SG FNPO & GS R-3 (R.N.Parashar) AGS NFPE

(Giri Raj Singh) GS R3 NFPE (P.Suresh) GS R4 NFPE

(Narender Kumar) AGS R4 FNPO (S.S.Mahadevaiah) GS AIPEDEU



No. JCA/MAH/RMS STRIKE/NOV/2011 Dated 9-11-11

To

Secretary

Department of Posts,

Dak Bhawan, New Delhi-110116

Subject:- Maharastra RMS & MMS Circle Strike.

Madam,

Kindly rcall our discussion on the subject held with you yesterday and today. Based on th assurance given by you, we have directed our Circle Secretaies to meet CPMG Maharastra Cicle to dya at 4. P.M. The Central JCA hope and trust, you would havecommunicated instructions to CPMG Maharsatra to restoe the Sections which were abolished. As assured by you there will be no victimization on striking employees.

We assure on behalf of JCA Maharastra that the pending work will be cleared without claiming OTA and request you treat the period of absence as eligible leave.

Anticipating your favourable response.

Yours Faithfully

1. D.Theagrajan SG FNPO

2 R.N.Parashar AGS NFPE

2. D.K.Rahate President NFPE

4. Giri Raj Singh GS R3 NFPE

5. P.Suresh GS R4 NFPE

6. Narender Kumar AGS R4 FNPO

7. (S.S.Mahadevaiah) GS AIPEDEU


Wednesday, November 9, 2011

AICPIN for the month of September 2011

AICPIN for the month of September 2011


This news item was posted in AICPIN category.click here(http://labourbureau.nic.in/indtab.html)

All India Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers on Base 2001=100 for The Month of September, 2011
All India Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) on base 2001=100 for the month of September, 2011 increased by 3 points and stood at 197 (one hundred & ninety seven) .
During September, 2011, the index recorded maximum increase of 5 points each in Darjeeling and Rourkela centres, 4 points each in Mysore, Ernakulam, Bokaro, Delhi, Quilon, Mumbai, Indore and Yamunanagar centres, 3 points in 13 centres, 2 points in 21 centres and 1 point in 24 centres. The index decreased by 2 points in Giridih centre, 1 point each in Bhilwara and Monger Jamalpur centres while in the remaining 7 centres the index remained stationary.

The maximum increase of 5 points in Darjeeling centre is mainly on account of increase in the prices of Milk (Cow), Onion, Garlic, Chillies Green, Vegetable & Fruit items, Tea Leaf, Sugar, Firewood, etc. The increase of 5 points in Rourkela centre is mainly due to increase in the prices of Rice, Fish Fresh, Milk (Cow), Onion, Vegetable items, Snack Saltish, Firewood, Kerosene Oil, etc. The increase of 4 points each in Mysore, Ernakulam, Bokaro, Delhi, Quilon, Mumbai, Indore and Yamunanagar centres is due to increase in the prices of Milk, Groundnut Oil, Onion, Vegetable & Fruit items, Electricity Charges, Bus Fare, Petrol, etc. The decrease of 2 points in Giridih centre is the outcome of decrease in the prices of Arhar Dal, Vegetable & Fruit items, etc. The decrease of 1 point in Bhilwara centre is due to decrease in the prices of Wheat, Vegetable items, etc. In Munger Jamalpur centre this decrease is due to decrease in the prices of Masur Dal, Vegetable items, Secondary Fee, etc.

The indices in respect of the six major centres are as follows :


1. Ahmedabad – 193

2. Bangalore – 197

3. Chennai – 175

4. Delhi – 182

5. Kolkata – 193

6. Mumbai – 199


The All-India (General) point to point rate of inflation for the month of September, 2011 is 10.06% as compared to 8.99% in August, 2011. Inflation based on Food Index is 8.29% in September, 2011 as compared to 7.33% in August, 2011.
The CPI-IW for October, 2011 will be released on the last working day of the next month, i.e. 30th November, 2011.

source:igecorner.com

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

DO's AND DON'Ts FOR CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES


                  The central civil service conduct rules, 1964 impose various restrictions on central govt
employees. Some Do's and Don'ts applicable to employees are given below.
Do's:-
1. Maintain absolute integrity all times.
2. Maintain absolute devotion to duty at all times.
3. Those holding responsible posts - maintain independence and impartiality in the discharge
of your duties.
4. Maintain decent and responsible conduct in their private life.
5. Observe proper decorum during lunch break.
6. Render prompt and courteous service to the public.
7. Report to the superiors the fact of your arrest or conviction in a Criminal court and the
circumstances connected therewith, as soon as it is possible to do so.
8. Keep away from demonstrations organized by political parties in the vicinity/ neighbourhood
of government offices.
9. Manage private affairs in such a way as to avoid habitual indebtedness or insolvency.
10. Maintain political neutrality.
11. Act in accordance with the government policies.
12. Observe courtesy and consideration to Members of Parliament and State Legislatures.
13. If any legal proceedings are instituted for the recovery of any debt due from you or for
adjusting you as an insolvent, report the full facts of such proceedings to the competent
authority.
14. In performance of duties in good faith, communicate information to a person in accordance
with the 'Right to Information Act, 2005' and the rules made thereunder.
Dont's:-
1. Do not indulge in acts unbecoming of a government servant.
2. Do not be discourteous, dishonest of partial.
3. Do not make joint representations in matters of common interest.
4. Do not adopt dilatory tactics in your dealings with public.
5. Do not convey oral instructions to subordinates.
6. Do not practise untouchability
7. Do not associate yourself with any banned organizations.
8. Do not join any association or demonstration whose objects or activities are prejudicial to
the interest of the sovereignty and integrity of India, Public order or morality.
9. Do not give expression to views on Indian or foreign affairs, while visiting foreign countries.
10. Do not get involved in unauthorized communication of any official document or any pat
thereof or classified information to any government servant or any othere persons to whom
you are not authorized to communicate such document of classified information.
11. Do not joint or support an illegal strike.
12. Do not enter into any private correspondence with foreign Embassies or Missions.
13. Do not accept lavish or frequent hospitality from any individual, industrial or commercial
firms, organizations, etc having official dealings with you.
14. Do not accept any offer of the cost of passage to foreign countries or hospitality by way of
free board and lodging there, if such offers are from foreign firms contracting with Govt.
15. Do not accept invitations to you and members of your family for free inaugural flights
offered by Air India, Indian airlines Corporation or foreign Airlines.
16. Do not give or take or abet giving or taking of dowry or demand any dowry directly or
indirectly from the parent or guardian of a bride or bridegroom.
17. Do not accept any gift from any foreign firm which is having official dealings. 18. Do not
engage yourself in canvassing business of life insurance Agency, commission agency or
advertising agency owned or managed by the members of your family.
19. Do not lend or borrow money from or deposit money as a member or agent, with any
person, firm or private company with whom you likely to have official dealings. Do not
otherwise place yourself under pecuniary obligation with such person, firm or private
company.
20. Do not approach your subordinates for standing surety for loans taken from private sources
either by your / your relations / friends.
21. Do not undertake private consultancy work.
22. Do not speculate in any stock, share or other investment.
23. Do not purchase shares out of the quota reserved for friends and associates of Directors of
companies.
24. Do not bid at any auction of property where such auction is arranged by your own officers.
25. Do not stay as guest with foreign diplomats or foreign national in India.
26. Do not invite any foreign diplomat to stay with you as a guest in India.
27. Do not accept or permit your wife or dependants to accept passage money or free air
transport from a foreign Mission/ Government or Organization.
28. Do not bring any political influence in matters pertaining to your service.
29. Do not consume any intoxicating drinks or dugs while on duty.
30. Do not appear in public place in a state of intoxication.
31. Do not indulge in any act of sexual harassment of any woman at her work place.
32. Do not employee children below 14 years of age.
33. Do not accept award of monetary benefits instituted by private trusts/ Foundations , etc.
Courtesy: Swamy's Hand Book

Sunday, November 6, 2011

ENTIRE RMS EMPLOYEES OF MAHARASHTRA CIRCLE ON INDEFINITE STRIKE FROM 31.10.2011

EXTEND SOLIDARITY SUPPORT BY ORGANIZING DEMONSTRATION AT ALL WORK PLACES.

Entire RMS Employees of Maharashtra Circle have gone on indefinite strike from 31.10.2011 against arbitrary, unjustified and unilateral abolition of RMS Sections i.e.L-26 , F-28 and Dadar RMS office by the CPMG Maharashtra.

Strike started at Mumbai and continued for 2 days and when administration took adamant attitude, JCA decided to extend the strike throughout the circle

First round discussion of RMS Unions took place with CPMG Maharashtra on 02.11.2011 but failed due to adamancy of CPMG Maharashtra.

All Branch/Divisional and Circle Secretaries are requested to extend solidarity support by organizing demonstration at all work places and send emails/Fax Messages to Secretary Department of Posts requesting intervention and restoration of abolished RMS sections and Dadar RMS Office.


JCA calls upon the employees to be ready for trade union action at All India level if situation warrants.
--

M.Krishnan

Secretary General NFPE

Amendment in CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972



           The Central Government has amended the leave rules from time to time according to the situation in Government services. When unusual type with clarifications and doubts has been received from various Departments/Ministries by the Dopt, they consult with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India in relation to persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, finally the amendment in CCS Rules has been approved by the President of India.In recently, after 6th CPC more than three times amendment has made in these rules. In the middle of this year the Department of Personnel and Training issued an notification related to the above said matter, an amendment has been made in the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972 in rule 27 in sub rule (2), for clause (b), the following clauses may be substituted, namely:-

“(b) When a Government servant is removed or dismissed from service, credit of earned leave shall be allowed at the rate of 21⁄2 days per completed calendar month up to the end of the calendar month preceding the calendar month in which he is removed or dismissed from service :


(c) When a Government Servant dies while in service, credit of earned leave shall be allowed at the rate of 21⁄2 days per completed month of service up to the date of death of the Government Servant.”3. In the said rules, in rule 29, in sub-rule (2), for clause (c), the following clauses shall be substituted, namely :-“(c) When a Government servant is removed or dismissed from service, credit of half pay leave shall be allowed at the rate of 5/3 days per completed calendar month up to the end of the calendar month preceding the calendar month in which he is removed or dismissed from service :(ca) When a Government Servant dies while in service, credit of half pay leave shall be allowed at the rate of 5/3 days per completed month of service up to the date of death of the Government Servant.The above subject has been published as the title of “Gazette of India – Notification” in the official website of Dopt on 12th May, 2011.

Courtesy : http://cgstaffnews.com

4th Annual Conference of CAT to be Held Tomorrow ( 06/11/2011)


Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions  4th Annual Conference of CAT to be Held Tomorrow

The fourth Conference of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) will be held at New Delhi tomorrow. The main purpose of the Conference is to deliberate on certain issues concerning the Tribunal and to improve the working conditions of the institution and also to chalk out various measures to be adopted to arrest the pendency of cases. The Conference will be inaugurated by Justice Dalveer Bhandari, Judge of the Supreme Court of India. Shri V. Narayanasamy, Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions would also grace the occasion. Mr. Justice J.S. Verma, former Chief Justice of India will be delivering a key-note address. Former Attorney General of India Shri Soli J. Sorabjee will deliver the 2nd Rajeev Gandhi Lecture on Administrative Law, in the afternoon session.The Central Administrative Tribunal came into existence in November 1985 and is entrusted with the task of adjudicating complaints and other service matters pertaining to the Central Government employees as well as employees of PSUs and organizations so notified under Section 14(2) of the Act by the Government.

Thursday, November 3, 2011

New Pension System (NPS)


1. What is the New Pension System (NPS)?
                          The NPS is a new contributory pension scheme introduced by the Central Government for employees joined in Government Service on or after 1.1.2004. During the year 2009, the NPS was kept open for public.

2. Who is covered by the NPS?

           a. Employees who have joined central government service on or after 01 January 2004 including Railways, Posts, Telecommunication or Armed Forces (Civil), Autonomous Body, Grant-in-Aid Institution, Union Territory or any other undertaking whose employees were eligible to a pension from the Consolidated Fund of India., earlier.

             b. This contribution pension scheme is also open to any Indian citizen between the age of 18 and 55.

3. I am covered by the NPS. Can I contribute to the GPF?

No. The General Provident Fund ( Central Service) Rules, 1960 is not applicable for employees covered by NPS.


4. I Am covered by the NPS. Am I eligible to Gratuity?

No. You will not be eligible to Gratuity.


5. How does the NPS work ?

When you join Government service, you will be allotted a unique Personal Pension Account Number (PPAN). This unique account number will remain the same for the rest of your life. You will be able to use this account from any location and also if you change your job. The PPAN will provide you with two personal accounts:

1. A mandatory Tier-I pension account, and

2. A voluntary Tier-II savings account.

6. What is the difference between Tier-I and Tier-II accounts?

1. Tier-I account: You will have to contribute 10% of your pay in pay band + grade pay + DA into your Tier-I (pension) account on a mandatory basis every month. You will not be allowed to withdraw your savings from this account till you retire at age 60. Your monthly contributions and your savings in this account, subject to a ceiling to be decided by the government, will be exempt from income tax. These savings will only be taxed when you withdraw them at retirement.
2. Tier-II account: This is simply a voluntary savings facility for you. Your contributions and savings in this account will not enjoy any tax advantages. But you will be free to withdraw your savings from this account whenever you wish.

7. How will I contribute to my Tier-I (pension) account?

Every month, the government will deduct 10% of your salary (10% of pay in pay band + grade pay + DA) and automatically transfer this amount to your Tier-I account in your name.
8. Will the Government contribute anything to my Tier-I (pension) account?
Yes. As your employer, the Government will match your contribution (10% of pay in pay band + grade pay + DA) and transfer this amount also to your Tier-I account in your name.

9. Can I contribute more than 10% into my Tier-I account?

Yes. You will be permitted to contribute more than the mandated 10% of pay in pay band + grade pay + DA into your Tier-I account – subject to any ceiling that may be decided by the Government.
10. Will the Government also contribute more than 10% into my Tier-I account?

No. The contribution of the Government will be limited to 10% of your pay in pay band + grade pay + DA.

11. What will happen if I am transferred to another city?
The PPAN number will stay the same and you will be able to use the same account.

12. If I leave Government service before I retire will the Government continue to contribute to my Tier-I account?

No. The 10% contribution by the Government will stop when you leave Government service. However, your savings in your Tier-I and Tier-II accounts will stay in your name and you will be able to continue using these accounts to save for your retirement.

13. What if I die or become permanently disabled during my service?

Additional Relief on death/disability of Government servants covered by the NPS(New Pension Scheme) recruited on or after 1.1.2004 has been discussed in this Office Memorandum No.38/41/06/P&PW(A) Dated 5th May, 2009

14. How will the money be invested?

The money you invest in NPS will be managed by professional fund managers. Currently, you have the choice of picking up one of the following six fund managers: ICICI Prudential Pension Management, IDFC Pension Fund Management, Kotak Mahindra Pension Fund, Reliance Capital Pension Fund, SBI Pension Funds, and UTI Retirement Solutions. In addition to this there are three schemes for which you have to opt.

Scheme A This scheme will invest mainly in Government bonds

Scheme B This scheme will invest mainly in corporate bonds and partly in equity and government bonds

Scheme C This scheme will invest mainly in equity and partly in government bonds and corporate bonds.

15. Can I switch fund managers if I am not happy with my current fund manager?
Yes, you can switch fund managers. PFRDA, the pension fund regulator, will declare the value of your investment every year in April. At that point of time, if you are not satisfied with the performance of your fund manager, you can switch to another fund manager between May 1 and May 15.

16. What are the charges?
This is where NPS wins hands down against all other modes of creating a corpus to generate income after retirement. The fund management charge of NPS is 0.0009% of the value of the investment, every year. In comparison, pension plans of insurance companies charge 0.75-1.75% as fund management charge, which is 800-2000 times higher. The other expenses charged are also very reasonable.

17. I am covered by the NPS. Do the old Pension Rules apply to me?

No. The Central Civil Service Pension Rules (1972) will not be applicable to you.

18. Who will be responsible for the NPS and for protecting my interests?
The Government has set up a new dedicated regulatory authority known as Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). The PFRDA will be responsible for the NPS and for protecting your interests in the NPS in consultation with Ministry of Finance.

19. Who in the Government will issue me a PPAN account and be responsible for the deductions?
When you join Government service, your Drawing and Disbursement Officer (DDO) will instruct you to fill out a NPS form. You will be required to provide your full professional and personal details including details of your nominee in this form. The DDO will issue you the PPAN number(PRAN) and will also be responsible for all administrative matters related to your NPS accounts including deduction of your contributions, transferring your contributions and the matching contribution of the Government to your Tier-I pension account.

20. What will happen to my contributions to my Tier-I account?

Your monthly contributions, and the matching contributions by the Government into your Tier-I account, will be transferred by the Government in your name to a Pension Fund Manager (PFM). The PFM will invest your contributions on your behalf. In this way, your savings will appreciate and grow over time.

21. Will I be permitted to select more than one Pension Fund Manager to manage my savings?
Yes. If you wish, you will be able to spread your savings across multiple PFMs – where a part of your savings are managed by 2 or more PFMs.

22. Am I guaranteed a certain rate of return?

No return is guaranteed as it is in case of EPF and PPF. The amount of money you make is dependant on how well the fund managers chosen by you perform. But, the extremely low charges in NPS sure give it an edge over the the pension plans of insurance companies.

23. 11. Can I contribute more than 10 into my Tier-I account?

Yes. You will be permitted to contribute more than the mandated 10% of Basic+DA+DP into your Tier-I account – subject to any ceiling that may be decided by the Government.

24. Can I withdraw money from the account?

The NPS offers two accounts: tier I and tier II. Currently only tier I account is available. This is a non-withdrawable account and investments in this keep accumulating till you turn 60. Withdrawal is allowed only in case of death, critical illness or if you are building or buying your first house. In case of death the nominee can get 100% of NPS wealth in a lump sum. He can however continue with the NPS in case he wishes to.

25. What will happen to my savings in the Tier-I account when I retire?

You will be able to withdraw 60% of your savings as a lump sum when you retire. You will be required to use the balance 40% of your savings to purchase an annuity scheme from a life insurance company of your choice. The life insurance company will pay you a monthly pension for the rest of your life.

26. Can I use more than 40% of my savings to purchase the annuity?

Yes. You can use more than 40% of your savings to purchase annuity.

27. What will happen to my savings if I decide to retire before age 60?

You will be required to use 80% of your savings in your Tier-I account to purchase the annuity. You will be able to withdraw the balance 20% of your savings as a lumpsum. The other option is , you can continue to invest in NPS on monthly basis and then purchase annuity using 40% of your savings at the age of 60.

28. Will the annuity also provide a family (survivor) pension?
Yes. You will have an option of selecting an annuity which will pay a survivor pension to your spouse.

29. What will happen to my savings in the Tier-I account when I retire?

You will be able to withdraw 60% of your savings as a lumpsum when you retire. You will be required to use the balance 40% of your savings to purchase an annuity scheme from a life insurance company of your choice. The life insurance company will pay you a monthly pension for the rest of your life.

30. What happens at retirement?

NPS by default sets the retirement age at 60. Once you attain that age, you can use the money that has accumulated to generate a regular pension for yourself. In order to do this, you have to compulsorily buy immediate annuity from a life insurance company with 40% of the money that has accumulated. As explained at the beginning, buying an immediate annuity will assure a regular payment for you. Since a minimum of 40% needs to be used to buy an immediate annuity, a maximum of 60% of the money accumulated can be withdrawn. However, unlike other tax-saving instruments like Public Provident Fund (PPF) and Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), wherein the amount at maturity is tax-free, in case of NPS this amount is taxable.
31. Whether a retiring Government servant is entitled for leave encashment after retirement under the NPS?

The benefit of encashment of leave salary is not a part of the retirement benefits admissible under Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972. It is payable in terms of CCS (Leave) Rules which will continue to be applicable to the government servants who join the government service on after 1-1-2004. Therefore, the benefit of encashment of leave salary payable to the governments/to their families on account of retirement/death will be admissible.
32. Why is it mandatory to use 40% of pension wealth to purchase the annuity at the time of the exit (i.e. after the age of 60 years) from NPS?

This provision has been made in the New Pension Scheme with an intention that the retired government servants should get regular monthly income during their retired life.

33. Whether any minimum age or minimum service is required to quit from Tier-I?

Exit from Tier-I can only take place when an individual leaves Government service.

34. Whether Dearness Pay is counted as basic pay for recovery of 10% for Tier-I?

As per the New Pension Scheme, the total Dearness Allowance is to be taken into account for working out the contributions to Tier-I. Subsequently, a part of the “Dearness Allowance” has been treated as Dearness Pay. Therefore, this should also be reckoned for the purpose of contributions.

35. Whether contribution towards Tier-I from arrears of DA is to be deducted?
Yes. Since the contribution is to be worked out at 10% of (Pay+ DP+DA), it needs to be revised whenever there is any change in these elements.


36. Who will calculate the interest PAO or CPAO?

The PAO should calculate the interest.

37. What happens if an employee gets transferred during the month? Which office will make deduction of Contribution?

As in the case of other recoveries, the recovery of contributions towards New Pension Scheme for the full month (both individual and government) will be made by the office who will draw salary for the maximum period.

38. Whether NPA payable to medical officers will count towards ‘Pay’ for the purpose of working out contributions to NPS?

Yes. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has clarified vide their O.M. no. A45012/11/97-CHS.V dated 7-4-98 that the Non-Practicing Allowance shall count as ‘pay’ for all service benefits. Therefore, this will be taken into account for working out the contribution towards the New Pension Scheme.

39. Whether a government servant who was already in service prior to 1.1.2004, if appointed in a different post under the Government of India, will be governed by the CCS (Pension) Rules or NPS?

In cases where Government servants apply for posts in the same or other departments and on selection they are asked to render technical resignation, the past services are counted towards pension under CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972. Since the Government servant had originally joined government service prior to 1-1-2004, he should be covered under the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972.

40. Will I get a tax deduction for the investment?
Yes, under Section 80CCD of the Income Tax Act investments of up to Rs 1 lakh in the NPS can be claimed as tax deductions. Readers should remember that this Rs 1 lakh limit is not over and above the Rs 1 lakh limit available under Section 80C. In fact, the combined limit of investments made under Section 80C, 80CCD and section 80CCC (for investments made into pension plans of insurance companies) is Rs 1 lakh.

GPF FAQ


1. What is a GPF Advance ?
GPF Advance is an interest free loan from your savings in General Provident Fund Account for specified reasons. You need to repay the same into your account in equated monthly installments. No interest shall be charged on the amount so taken as advance. However, you will not be paid any interest on GPF amount taken as advance. Such advances are covered under terms as per sub Rule (1) of Rule 12 of GPF (CS) RULES, 1960.

2. What are the reasons for which GPF Advance can be taken ?

One can take GPF Advance for the reasons of higher education of self, children, legal expenditure, religious vow, obligatory expenses towards betrothal, marriage and other like ceremonies, for purchase of consumer durables such as TV, VCR, washing machines, computers etc.

3. How many times in a year GPF Advance can be taken ? Is there any limit in the same during whole of our service?

One can take GPF Advance any number of times in our career. However, At least 4 months time gap will between two advances and 6 months time gap for withdrawals have to be maintained. The sanctioning authority, may relax this rule in exceptional cases depending on the merits of the application.

4. What is the maximum amount that can be taken as GPF Advance ?

The amount taken as GPF Advance at a time cannot exceed one-half of available balance or three months’ pay, whichever is less. The sanctioning authority may, however, permit advance in excess of this limit (up to 75 % of the available balance), in exceptional cases depending upon the merits of the application.

5. If I am still repaying the GPF advance taken earlier, can I take another GPF Advance ?

One can take another GPF Advance when an earlier advance is yet to be repaid completely. However, the amount pending from earlier advance and the proposed next GPF advance shall be consolidated and installments should be re worked and paid accordingly.

6. Is it possible to convert a GPF Advance to a part final withdrawal ?

Yes. A GPF Advance taken can be converted into part-final withdrawal, subject to the fulfillment of conditions / approval of the competent authority.

7. What is GPF Part-final withdrawal ?
GPF Part final Withdrawal means withdrawal of fund from your savings in GPF Account, for specified reasons. This amount need not repaid back to your account. The amount withdrawn shall stand debited from your account forever. Such withdrawals are covered under terms and conditions as per Rule 15 (1)(A) and (B) of GPF (CS) RULES, 1960.

8. What are the reasons for which GPF Withdrawal can be made ?
One can make GPF withdrawal for the reasons of higher education of self, children, legal expenditure, expenses towards betrothal, marriage, purchase of consumer durables such as TV, VCR, washing machines, computers etc. Moreover, withdrawal can also be made for purchase or construction of house, repairs or renovation of house etc. If the applicant has less than 12 months to retire, there is no need to give any reason for withdrawal.

9. Is there any qualifying service ( or minimum length of service) for an employee to make withdrawal from fund ?
Yes. As per Rule 15 (1)(A) of the GPF Rules, the applicant should have completed 15 years of service, or should have less than 10 years to retire, as the case may be for making withdrawals.
10. Are there any chances of making withdrawal even if the applicant does not posses the qualifying service ?
Yes. As per Rule 15 (1)(B) of the GPF Rules, for purchase of a ready built house/flat, purchase of housing site and/or construction of a house, repairs, reconstruction of housing property already owned by employee, and / or for repaying any loan expressly taken for the above purposes etc. the condition of qualifying service does not apply.

11. Should we submit any utilization certificate or completion certificate after taking GPF withdrawal ?

Yes. One has to furnish a certificate that the amount withdrawn from GPF have been utilized for the purpose for which it was taken. In case of failure to do so, sanctioning authority may recover the entire advance from the pay in one lump, or in as many instalments he decides fit.


12. What is the maximum amount that can be withdrawn from GPF ?

The amount withdrawn from GPF at a time cannot exceed one-half of available balance or six months’ pay, whichever is less. The sanctioning authority /Head of the Department may, however, permit an advance upto 75% of the available balance, in exceptional cases depending upon the grounds of application. The withdrawal upto 90 % of the available balance is permitted in case of purchase/construction of house / arranging marriage of son or daughter etc.


13. How the rate of interest for GPF is fixed?

Rate of Interest for General Provident Fund is fixed every year by the Government. The present rate of interest is 8%.

14. Whether deposits made in General Provident Fund is exempted from attachment?

In terms of Section 60(1) of Civil Procedure Code, 1908 Deposits made in General Provident Fund has got immunity with regard to attachment under a decree or order of a court of law.
15. Whom should be we nominate for receiving the amount remains in our GPF account after our death ?
Every government servant should submit nomination in the prescribed form immediately on joining the Fund. While an employee not having family may nominate any other person, the nomination should be in favour of family member(s) only in the case of one having family. The subscriber may provide in the nomination that the nomination shall become invalid in the event of the happening of a contingency specified therein e.g. a bachelor may nominate his father or mother. He can specify in the nomination that the nomination will become invalid in the event of his subsequently getting married. If the nomination is made in favour of more than one person, the proportionate share in which the amount will be payable should be specified clearly in the relevant column. At any time, the nomination may be canceled by the government servant.

16. Who are all our family members as per General Provident (CS) Rules 1960 ?
Family’ includes, spouse, parents, children (including adopted child/ward), minor brothers, unmarried sisters, deceased son’s widow and children and where no parents of the subscriber is alive, a paternal grandparent.



Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Transfer policy for Physically Challenged Government Employees


A suggestion has been made that physically handicapped candidates appointed under the Government  should preferably be posted in their native places or at least in their  native district.  The matter has been examined carefully by DOPT and following decision was taken vide OfficeMemorandum NO. A-B 14017/41/90-Estt (RR) dated 10.05.1990
It may not be possible or desirable to lay down that physically handicapped employees belonging to Group-A or Group-B who have all India transfer liability should be posted near their native places.   However, in the case of  holders of Group-C or Group-D posts who have been recruited on regional basis and who are physically handicapped, such persons may be given posting, as far as possible,  subject to administrative constraints, near their  native places within the region.
Requests from physically handicapped employees for transfer to or near their native places may also be given preference.

However, the representations made by various Group A and Group B Officers were later considered by Government and it was decided the same benefit extended to Group C and Group D physically challenged employees will also be applicable to Group A and Group B officers.  This decision was communicated by DOPT in the office memorandum No: AB 14017/16/2002-Estt.(RR) 13.03.2002.  The decision is as follows
It is further clarified that the guideline contained in para 2 of this Department’s O.M. dated 10.5.1990 that requests from physically handicapped employees for transfer  to or near their native places may also be given preference, covers physically handicapped employees in Groups A, B, C and D.
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1ST ALL INDIA CONVENTION


INVITATION -1ST ALL INDIA CONVENTIONPOSTAL CASUAL, PART TIME&CONTINGENT EMPLOYEES
NFPE
INVITATION
1ST ALL INDIA CONVENTION
POSTAL CASUAL, PART TIME&CONTINGENT EMPLOYEES
13TH, 14TH NOVEMBER 2011
COM. K. SIDDAPPA NAGAR [RAIL KALYAN] TIRUPATHY {A.P.}
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P. RAMACHANDRA REDDY. * Y.NAGABHUSHANAM.
CHAIRMAN, M.L.A * WORKING CHAIRMAN
C.KUMARA SWAMY REDDY * T.ARMUGAM
GENERAL SECRETARY * DY.GENERAL SECRETARY
DEAR COMRADES
We are very happy to invite you to the first all India convention of POSTAL CASUAL, PART TIME & CONTINGENT EMPLOYEES organized by NFPE at TIRUPATHY the holy city of INDIA. TIRUPATHY is well connected with all important cities and towns in India by rail and also by road. Those coming by trains going to Chennai have to get down at GUDUR RS from there direct busses will be there to Tirupathy from railway station itself.
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